Melbourne
A small sampling of things to do in and around Melbourne.
Sightseeing
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Explore the network of laneways and arcades, including the Victorian-era Royal Arcade.
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Visit the Nicholas Building, an early 20th-century building with vintage clothes shops and an art deco interior.
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Wander a park or have a picnic. Lots of options: Carlton Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Birrarung Marr…
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Visit the Shrine of Remembrance. Head up to the balcony for a view of the city skyline.
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Ride a heritage tram on the City Circle route.
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Visit Melbourne Zoo, see the St Kilda penguins after sunset, and see Aussie wildlife in Healesville Sanctuary (an hour’s drive from the city).
Art
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See the constantly changing street art in Hosier Lane.
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Visit the NGV, Australia’s oldest art museum.
Food and drink
Dining:
- +39 Pizzeria – Italian. Little Bourke St, CBD.
- Hochi Mama – Vietnamese, Asian Fusion. Swan St, Richmond + more.
- Rosa Mexicano – Mexican. Degraves St, CBD + more.
- Trippy Taco – Hearty vegetarian burritos. Gertrude St, Fitzroy (off Smith St).
- Easey’s – Burgers served in a rooftop train carriage. Easey St, Collingwood.
Baked goods and sweet things:
- Brunetti – Italian bakery. Flinders Lane, CBD + more.
- N Lee – Vietnamese bakery. Smith St, Collingwood + more.
- Haigh’s Chocolates – Try the Café Latte truffles. Block Arcade, CBD + more.
Bars:
- Goldilocks – Rooftop bar. Swanston St, CBD.
- Captain Melville – Franklin St, CBD.
- P.J. O’Brien’s – Irish pub. Southgate Ave, Southbank.
- Soho – Riverside Quay, Southbank.
- Beermash – Craft beer. Smith St, Collingwood.
Shopping
Book shops:
- City Basement Books – Secondhand books. Flinders St, CBD.
- The Paperback Bookshop – Bourke St, CBD.
- Kay Craddock – Rare and antique books. Collins St, CBD.
Others:
- Mind Games – Board games. Swanston St, CBD + more.
- Minotaur – Comics, collectibles. Little Collins St, CBD.
- Spellbox – Witchy things. Royal Arcade, CBD.
- Wunderkammer – Rare and unusual items. Lonsdale St, CBD.